Duprost 0.5 mg Capsule

Duprost 0.5 mg Capsule is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (prostate enlargement). This medicine should be used only by men. Women and children are advised not to handle this medicine since there is a chance of absorption through the skin.

Uses of Duprost 0.5 mg Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

Commonly asked questions

The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of effect

The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with alcohol?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?

No habit forming tendency has been reported.

Usage in pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Usage while breast-feeding?

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

When not to use?

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Duprost 0.5 mg Capsule.

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of adverse effects on the fetus.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

General warnings

Liver disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver disease or active liver disease due to an increased risk of liver injury. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Report any adverse effects to the doctor immediately.

Effect on women

Duprost 0.5 mg Capsule is not recommended for use in women. Since this medicine may be absorbed through the skin, it is recommended that you wash the area that comes in contact with this medicine immediately with soap and water.

Effect on children

This medicine is not recommended for use in children. Since this medicine may be absorbed through the skin, it is recommended that you wash the area that comes in contact with this medicine immediately with soap and water.

Dosage

Missed Dose

If a dose of Duprost 0.5 mg Capsule is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Diltiazem

Erythromycin

Itraconazole

Nelfinavir

Ciprofloxacin

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Duprost 0.5 mg Capsule as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger amounts than prescribed. This medicine is recommended only for men. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any side effects and do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by blocking the production of a male hormone. This helps in reducing the size of the enlarged prostate gland.

How will this medicine affect me?

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Information on this page was last updated on 1 Aug 2017

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